When you hit a stride, I think it’s best to ride it out — I actually wrote nearly 12,000 words on my serial novel over the weekend because I just NEEDED to.
I just wanted to remind you (hit me if I’m being a pest) that the Pre-Order campaign ends this Saturday. I am planning on making an announcement on by blog on Friday as a big reminder, but thought I’d drop you a line.

The idea of ‘The Highest Ranks of Separation’ is quite intriguing. Perhaps it’s not really separation? I can’t help thinking of the ‘6 degrees of separation’ concept which states that we are far more connected than we realise… perhaps there is hope for Alexand after all?

Thank you, yes, I went to see that play when I was 17 with Stockard Channing in it, and I think I was too young to appreciate the concept back then. You’re right, everything is connected, everything we do has an impact even if we’re not aware of it. And there’s definitely hope for Alexand, she’s one of those people who hopes until there’s very little left. Glad you’re enjoying reading, it means a lot.

Hi John, thank you. Yes, actually that’s a strange and creepy coincidence as this story has been part of the mythology of Unbound Boxes for about 20 years now, and it makes me a bit shuddery that it happens to be released in this unsettling time. (It’s been scheduled for three months in the WP draft posts) Here’s hoping for a peaceful (although I’m not sure how that’s possible) resolution to this real life crisis.

I wish you would get back to this cheerier stuff. I saw cancer in your storyline a long time ago. A short time in a depressing area may work, but a popuality level , matching your talent level needs more of these costuming panels. I apologize for being critical, but I’m still comfused by why you resist reaching out to a wider audience.

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Unbound Boxes Limping Gods is the first in a series of speculative fiction manuscripts, for which I'm seeking publication. These short stories feature some of the characters in a time set before the novels.

So many stories! Where do I begin?

Go to the Story timelines tab at the top, and you can read all the stories in order of time. You'll find them gradually connecting together.

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The blurb for Unbound Boxes Limping Gods

(Set in 4041, the first book begins on Christmas Island, Japan.) Alexand Merek is a woman who treasures "Bad Things," and delights in music. She has done something stupid, placing those she loves in danger. Women like her are not welcome in the ordinary world, where women who play piano and dance with wives are placed into, "The Bad Thing Box." Alexand must fight to bring her lost family back together to save them from an unimaginable fate. (If you would like to see this book published, please press the follow button. The writer gives life to a story, but the reader keeps it alive.)

This is for you Dad.

My stories and my world are dedicated to you, Dad. You died before I was old enough to know who you were. I will try to find you in my stories, to go to places far away from this world, to search for you. Maybe one day I'll know you again. Until then I'll keep writing.
I'll never forget you.
Cheryl

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Cheryl